At the end of May I released a new book called Online Research which I co-authored with Rachel Buchanan. To give people an insight into the new book we organised a webinar last month, which we have now posted on the iCeGS YouTube Channel. In the webinar we discuss the book, some of the key…
Read moreTechnology and inequality
I recently participated in a panel discussion on ‘technology and inequalities’ as part of the OECD’s Future Dreaming Conference 2024. In the discussion, myself, Anthony Mann and Tricia Berry discuss the way in which careers interventions can disrupt inequality and explore how they interface with new technologies.
Read moreCareer Development Policy Group: Election webinar
Earlier this week I participated in a webinar organised by the Career Development Policy Group to discuss the current election and what it means for career guidance. We discussed the Career Guidance Guarantee and talked through the party manifestos. It is worth a listen if you are interested in these kinds of policy issues.
Read moreThe Career Guidance Guarantee
As you will have probably spotted, there is an election on in the UK. I’m hoping to say a lot more about this over the next few days, but I’m struggling a bit to find the time. But it is worth calling attention to the work of the Career Development Policy Group. This group is…
Read moreReframing careers practice in a hybrid world
A couple of weeks ago I was very privaleged to take part in a CDI/NICEC webinar entitled Reframing career practice in a hybrid world. The event was hosted by Rosemary Mclean and Cathy Brown on behalf of NICEC and also saw contributions from me, Sikin Jynge and Nalayini Thambar. The whole event was recorded and…
Read morePresentation to the 2nd National Conference on Career Guidance & Development, Kenya: Career guidance, social justice and supporting youth transitions
Today I presented on ‘career guidance, social justice and supporting youth transitions’ at the Kenyan National Conference on Career Guidance and Development. I recorded a version of my remarks, which is now available on YouTube. My slides are also available if you want them. Career guidance, social justice and supporting youth transitionsDownload
Read moreCareers & employer engagement in schools – what works (ISE webinar)
Last month I had the opportunity to participate in an ISE webinar to talk about what works in careers and employer engagement in schools. It was a great opportunity as, as well as me, there were also employers and representatives of schools there. I talked about currently policy and practice, but then we all rolled…
Read moreDiscussing career and agency on Hoda Kilani’s Career Info show
I was recently very privileged to be interviewed by Hoda Kilani’s Career Info show on YouTube. Hoda is a career development expert and practitioner based in Alberta, Canada. Hoda’s Career Info consists of career discussions with leading global experts in career development. Through these discussions she seeks to increase awareness about the importance of career…
Read moreIntroducing the ICCDPP at the first Arab Career Development conference
I was very privileged to be asked to address the first Arab Career Development conference today in Aswan, Egypt today. Sadly, I had to give my address via YouTube, but from looking at the conference social media feeds, it looks like it is going really well. I was there to introduce the International Centre for…
Read moreTalking to #WeAreCareers about The Careers Leaders Handbook
With the strike it has been quite difficult to keep up with posting the content that I’ve created on the days that I haven’t been on strike. However, now we are on a pause, I’m going to try and catch up. A couple of weeks ago I was on the #WeAreCareers YouTube show with Sabiha…
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